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A long list of recommendations on how best to increase public library use by Aboriginal people across the province has been put together by the Minister's Advisory Committee on Library Services for Aboriginal People.
A report containing 46 recommendations was released by the committee in mid-February, following a series of public consultations held over the summer to…
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The Battlefords Tribal Council (BTC) is taking another step toward achieving economic self-sufficiency, thanks to its plans to buy a trenching company.
The BTC, which represents seven First Nations communities in central Saskatchewan, plans to purchase Dwight's Trenching Ltd., a company that has been operating for over 20 years, providing trenching, hydrovac and…
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This was a special year for the annual Voices of the North (VOTN) Aboriginal music showcase, which marked 10 years of celebrating and promoting Aboriginal music talent in Saskatchewan.
The theme of this year's show, held in Prince Albert Feb. 14 to 16, was Up Where We Belong. In keeping with the theme, and to celebrate the 10 year milestone, performers from past showcases…
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The contamination of the town of Walkerton's water system by E-Coli in May 2000- which resulted in seven deaths and 2,300 ill people, some of whom may experience permanent health effects - raised an outcry nationwide. When the facts came out that this disaster probably could have been prevented had the provincial government not cut its approvals and inspections programs and if…
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Grade 4 students in Saskatchewan, and even farther afield, can now learn about the history of the Northern Plains and its people, thanks to a new line of educational products.
The People in Their World educational products had their official launch at Wanuskewin Heritage Park in mid-January, but creation of the kits actually began 10 years ago as a joint initiative…
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Aboriginal nursing students in Regina now have access to the same support system that their fellow students in Saskatoon have had since the late 1980's.
The Native Access Program to Nursing (NAPN), which works to recruit Aboriginal students into nursing, and then helps them with obstacles they may face in their studies, has recently opened an office in Regina, staffed by…
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Saskatchewan filmmaker Dennis Jackson has added yet another honor to his long list of accomplishments in the business.
Jackson's latest film, "Christmas at Wapos Bay," had its world premier in January at the annual Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah.
The claymation film - produced in two versions, one English and one Cree - tells the story of three Aboriginal…
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Health districts in the Meadow Lake and Fort Qu'Appelle areas are the latest partners in a program aimed at increasing the numbers of Aboriginal people employed in all occupational levels in the health sector.
The Northwest Health District and the Touchwood Qu'Appelle Health District are now partners in the Aboriginal Employment Development Program (AEDP), a program run by…
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If you're thinking about entering a team in the 2002 National Aboriginal Curling Championships, organizers have one word of advice to you-register soon to avoid disappointment.
The deadline for teams to enter is March 15, but with only a limited number of spots available in each category, the sooner registrations are sent in, the better.
This year's curling…
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As Ken Tralnberg showed off his new uniform top with the big red maple leaf on the back and his name spelled out across the shoulders, he just couldn't stop himself from breaking into a huge grin.
The veteran of more than 20 years of top-level competitive curling is a member of the team representing Canada at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. Even though his…
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"The First Nations Agricultural Program of Saskatchewan will exist to develop a strong, viable and sustainable agricultural sector both on and off the reserve for status Indians in the Province of Saskatchewan."
Such is the mission statement for the new Aboriginal agricultural initiative now being developed by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN).
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On January 28, the Government of Saskatchewan took a major step forward in its ongoing relationship with the province's Metis populace by proclaiming the Metis Act. The new legislation formally recognizes the contributions Metis people have made to Saskatchewan and paves the way for further negotiations in all areas of interest to this large segment of the population.
"The…
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First Nations representatives will have a chance to learn how to record the histories of their communities, thanks to three band history workshops being hosted by the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC).
Through the workshops, participants will find out how to capture the oral histories of their band in a written form, allowing them to pass the information along…
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The contamination of the town of Walkerton's water system by E-Coli in May 2000- which resulted in seven deaths and 2,300 ill people, some of whom may experience permanent health effects - raised an outcry nationwide. When the facts came out that this disaster probably could have been prevented had the provincial government not cut its approvals and inspections programs and if…
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The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) is partnering with the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina to develop a centre to do research related to Indigenous health issues, as well as to increase health-related research and training opportunities for Aboriginal people.
The Indigenous Peoples' Health Research Centre (IPHRC) in Saskatchewan is one…